Talent Acquisition Manager

Manager - HR - Operations - CBS - TAL - Talent Attraction &Acquisition - Gurgaon Requisition Id: 1726659 As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it’s your career and ‘It’s yours to build’ which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self. The opportunity : Manager-Operations-HR-CBS - TAL - Talent Attraction &Acquisition - Gurgaon Operations : No Data Available CBS - TAL - Talent Attraction &Acquisition : At Talent team, we empower you to have a sense of purpose and opportunities that add value to your overall career experience at EY. The team works together across functions and service lines to build strategic solutions that support our strategy and employer value proposition (EVP). The team partners effectively with the business leaders, providing strategic talent advice to work in an integrated manner, leveraging solutions and best practices. The teams are responsible for enabling the business, driving the engagement of our people locally and bringing our strategy and EVP to life. The team includes workstreams like, Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Mobility, Compensation and benefit and enabling functions like HR systems, Operations, People Data Reporting and Analytics. They also leverage our global strength and scalability to drive HR-related technology, projects and processes that allow EY to deliver against the changing requirements to enable success. The core focus of the team is to ensure an exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Your key responsibilities Technical Excellence Job Description – Manager, Talent Acquisition Role Purpose: The Manager – Talent Acquisition is responsible for developing and executing the talent acquisition strategy for the assigned- service line, ensuring the hiring of high-calibre professionals across all levels. This role partners closely with Service line leadership to anticipate workforce needs, build sustainable talent pipelines, and deliver exceptional hiring outcomes while ensuring an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experience. The role requires deep understanding of the overall talent landscape, proactive market mapping, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to attract niche talent. Key Responsibilities Strategic Talent Acquisition ? Lead end-to-end recruitment across levels. ? Develop and execute hiring strategies aligned with business growth plans and workforce forecasting. ? Build proactive talent pipelines for critical and niche roles through market mapping and talent engagement. ? Identify innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive and high-quality talent. Business Partnering ? Act as a trusted talent advisor to Partners, Business Unit Leaders, and HR Business Partners. ? Participate in workforce planning discussions and provide hiring recommendations based on market trends and business priorities. ? Provide regular updates on hiring progress, talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and competitive intelligence. Candidate Experience ? Ensure a seamless, high-quality candidate journey from sourcing through onboarding. ? Conduct competency-based interviews and partner with business leaders to assess technical and behavioural fit. ? Drive offer management, negotiations, and pre-joining engagement to maximize offer acceptance and joining ratios. Recruitment Operations & Governance ? Ensure adherence to recruitment SLAs, compliance standards, and hiring governance. ? Utilize ATS and recruitment technologies to maintain accurate hiring data and reporting. ? Drive process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Talent Intelligence ? Monitor hiring trends, competitor activity, salary benchmarks, and talent availability within the market. ? Present actionable hiring insights and dashboards to leadership. ? Recommend data-driven interventions to improve hiring effectiveness. Employer Branding & Diversity ? Partner with employer branding teams to strengthen the firm’s positioning within the talent market. ? Support diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives. ? Build relationships with professional associations, industry forums, and educational institutions. Team Leadership ? Coach and mentor Talent Acquisition team members. ? Drive capability building, performance management, and knowledge sharing. ? Foster a collaborative, high-performance recruitment culture. Experience: ? Demonstrated success in hiring niche professionals across levels. ? Experience partnering with senior leaders and managing complex hiring mandates. ? Exposure to executive search, market mapping, and talent intelligence is preferred. What working at EY offers EY is committed to being an inclusive employee and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based on client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. About EY As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, SaT, Consulting, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Skills and attributes To qualify for the role you must have Qualification ? Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. ? MBA/Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources preferred. Experience 8+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 4 years into strong team management. What we look for People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach. What we offer Fuelled by the brilliance of our people, EY has emerged as the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over competitors. Our people work side-by-side with market-leading entrepreneurs, game-changers, disruptors, and visionaries. As an organization, we are investing more time, technology, and money than ever before in skills and learning for our people. At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills, and opportunities. EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer, and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people—enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing our people to build their careers as well as focus on their wellbeing. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in shaping the future with confidence. Apply Now Experience Level Mid Level